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Posted: Nov 29, 2016

More Missouri Police and Fire Departments Get Heroin Antidote

With the St. Louis region on pace to see a record number of opiod overdose deaths this year, various agencies came together Monday to train more first responders to use nalaxone - an antidote also known as Narcan that can reverse an overdose.
On Monday, the Missouri Opioid-Heroin Overdose Prevention and Education or MO-HOPE Project, a partnership between the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Missouri Institute for Mental Health, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and the National Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse launched an overdose education and naloxone training and distribution program for first responders.

The Eureka Police Department, St. Charles City Police Department, Warrenton Fire Department, Wright City Fire Department, Marthasville Police Department and the Columbia Police Department participated, according to a press release.

"The potency of heroin and the circulation of strong prescription painkillers have been increasing," wrote Rachel Winograd, MO-HOPE lead investigator at MIMH. “Among other things, this grant will improve access to naloxone for emergency responders and community members to most effectively intervene when the worst happens.”

St. Charles County was the first police agency to start using the antidote in the area in November 2015. St. Louis County, Wentzville, Clayton and others have since followed suit.

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Posted: Nov 29, 2016

Defense Claims Deadly Pennsylvania Fire Station Shooting a 'Terrible Accident'

A 21-year-old volunteer fire captain charged with fatally shooting a junior firefighter at a Pennsylvania fire station committed a "terrible accident" and is distraught over his friend's death, the suspect's attorney said Tuesday.
Attorney James Davis represents George Matis Jr., of Republic, who remained jailed on criminal homicide and reckless endangerment charges in the Sunday shooting of 16-year-old Parker Hess at the Republic Volunteer Fire Company.

Hess was shot when Matis removed his legally owned gun from a holster and it fired, striking Hess in the cheek, state police said in a criminal complaint. Investigators haven't said whether the shooting was accidental, but Davis believes it was.

"Mr. Matis is distraught over all this," Davis told The Associated Press. "This is a horrific incident and of course it's our position that this was just a terrible accident."

The homicide charge Matis faces allows prosecutors to pursue a murder conviction, but also voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, which occurs when a shooting was reckless or grossly negligent. Davis said he expects the case will be prosecuted under a manslaughter statute, but didn't want to presume anything.

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Posted: Nov 29, 2016

Alstonville (Australia) Receives State of the Art Fire Apparatus

Parliamentary Secretary Adam Marshall handed over the keys to a brand new $310,000 class 2 pumper fire truck to the Alstonville Fire & Rescue Station team. Mr Franklin praised the Alstonville firefighters, "The Alstonville station is one of only nine Fire & Rescue NSW first responder units across the state," Mr Franklin said.
Fire & Rescue NSW Zone Commander Greg Lewis said the most important thing was that crews could respond safely and come back safely on a fire fighting vehicle with all the latest bells and whistles on it.

Superintendent Lewis said it was more ergonomic and stored a large amount of equipment as well as having the latest technological advancements needed to fight fires.

"They are a good asset and they are liked by the firefighters," he said.

"The layout of the cabin is a lot bigger, it has a lot more capabilities for IT inside as well as the operation of the pump and the advancement of the storage capability.

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Posted: Nov 29, 2016

Wilkin County (MN) Firefighter Hit by Fire Apparatus

A Minnesota firefighter is injured after being hit by a fire truck Monday night. It happened just after 11 p.m. in the Wilkin County town of Campbell. While working a house fire call in the 300 block of 3rd Street, firefighter Benjamin Loll was hit by the truck and suffered an ankle injury.
He was taken to the hospital by a private party.

A report of smoke in the house came from a home occupied by Sheena Flink and Dan McLaren, Jr. and their five children. They all got out safely.

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Posted: Nov 29, 2016

Safety Components Charity Golf Raises $25,000 to Support Firefighters

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Safety Components International, a subsidiary of International Textile Group, hosted its 15th anniversary Charity Golf Tournament on November 5 and 6 at Thornblade Club in Greer. This year’s event raised in excess of $25,000, which will be donated to the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation.

The Safety Components group produces flame-retardant fabrics used in the outer shell and liner of protective clothing worn by firefighters across the country and in several foreign countries. Following the events of 9/11, the company set up the Safety Components First Responder 911 Foundation for the purpose of raising funds to support the firefighter community and other first responders throughout the country.

The Safety Component First Responder 911 Foundation sponsors two fundraising events each year and has raised more than $800,000 over the past 15 years. These events include a concert – called Stop, Drop, Rock ‘n Roll- held as part of the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis and the annual Charity Golf Event. In addition to the National Fallen Firefighter’s Association, funds have been donated to the Wounded Warrior Project and Southeastern Firefighters Burn Center.

Participants in this year’s Charity Golf tournament included a number of fire chiefs and active and retired firefighters from across the country including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Greenville (NC) Fire Chief Stephen Kovalcik was a featured speaker along with Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation.

The tournament follows a Texas Scramble format. This year’s winning team was from Unifi Corporation, a leading producer of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns.

“We are thankful for the opportunity to give back to the men and women in our firefighter and first responder communities that sacrifice their lives each day to protect ours,” says Joey Underwood, Senior Vice President Safety Components. “We would like to thank the many supporters and companies that have been a part of our fundraising efforts over the last 15 years. We look forward to continuing our support and partnerships.”

Safety Components would like to thank all sponsors, players, volunteers, and other supporters for their contributions to the 2016 Golf Tournament.

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